Costal Lights: A Newfoundland Photography Adventure

🌊 Coastal Lights: A Newfoundland Photography Adventure

Discover Coastal Magic Through Your Lens

Join professional photography coach Darrell O’Donnell for Coastal Lights: A Newfoundland Photography Adventure—an unforgettable 8-day journey through some of the East Coast’s most captivating landscapes. From the colorful streets of St. John’s and the iconic Trinity Loop to sea arches, coves, and the enchanting charm of Clarenville, every day offers new scenes and stories to capture. With hands-on coaching, scenic drives, boat tours, and daily photo review sessions, this experience is perfect for those looking to elevate their photography skills while exploring one of Canada’s most photogenic regions. Whether you're shooting whales breaching off the coast or misty morning light in fishing villages, this is your chance to photograph Newfoundland’s rugged beauty like never before.

Limited spots available.

What to Bring:

• DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with zoom and wide-angle lenses
• Extra batteries and memory cards
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing for wind, mist, and cool evenings
• A sense of wonder

Host Hotels:

• Days 1–4: DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
• Days 5–7: Quality Hotel, Clarenville
• Day 8: Holiday Inn St. John’s Airport Hotel

TERM & CONDITIONS:

• Responsibility: Learn Photography Canada will provide educational enrichment during photo tours and act as an agent/tour operator for any hotel, restaurant, ground operator or other suppliers of services connected with these tours. The other providers are solely responsible and liable for providing their respective services. Learn Photography Canada and its designated tour leaders shall not be held responsible for (A) any damage to, or loss of, property or injury to, or death of, persons occasioned directly or indirectly by an act or omission of any other provider, and (B) any loss or damage due to delay, cancellation, or disruption in any manner caused by the laws, regulations, acts or failures to act, demands, orders, or interpositions of any government, or by acts of nature, strikes, fire, flood, war, terrorism, sickness, theft, or any other cause(s) beyond their control. The participant waives any claim against Learn Photography Canada and its designated tour leaders for any such loss, damage, injury, or death. Learn Photography Canada reserves the right in their sole discretion to accept, decline to accept or remove any participant on any photo workshop. Learn Photography Canada reserves the right, without penalty, to make changes in the itinerary whenever, in their judgment, conditions warrants, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of participants. You have assumed the responsibility to select an activity appropriate to your physical abilities and interests. You are personally responsible for being in sufficiently good health to undertake the activity.
• All registrations are accepted in the order received. Early registration is strongly suggested since there are limited spaces available.
• Eligibility: Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire journey.
• Included in the price: Small group instruction by your Learn Photography Canada coach during our daily photo adventures, deli lunch. Not included: Transportation to Newfoundland, any extra food/beverage you wish to consume.
• Payment, cancellation, and refunds: To reserve a spot on any Learn Photography Canada Day Escape, payment in full is required up front. If you are unable or you choose to no longer attend a Learn Photography Canada Photography Day Escape, the following refund schedule will apply:
• Greater than or equal to 120 days prior to the beginning of the workshop: The deposit is refundable minus a $25 admin fee.
• 1. Less than 120 days prior to the workshop: No refund. However, you will have a credit towards a future Escape for the amount you paid for that escape.
  2. Cancellation notification must be sent by email.
  3. Leaving a workshop in progress, for any reason, will not result in a refund. We reserve the right to cancel a trip because of an inadequate number of participants making the workshop economically infeasible to operate. In the event that a workshop is canceled prior to departure, you will receive a full refund of the cost of the workshop.
• Travel insurance: For your protection, travel insurance where relevant is strongly recommended.
• All major credit cards accepted at check out.

Info: Morning:

Welcome Photography Session: Introduction to trip goals, camera settings for coastal light, and orientation with Darrell.

Coastal Sunrise Shoot from the hotel terrace (weather permitting).

Midday to Afternoon:

Walking Photo Tour: Explore the vibrant harbour, iconic jellybean row houses, and charming city corners of St. John’s.

Street photography, storytelling compositions, and capturing people in place.

Evening:

Free time to explore or dine in the colourful heart of the city.

Info: A full-day road trip designed to immerse you in Newfoundland’s breathtaking coastline, historic settlements, and rolling hills.

Photographic Highlights:

Trinity Village: Pastel houses, winding streets, and sweeping ocean backdrops.

Seascapes and Shorelines: Low tide textures, boat harbours, and crashing waves.

Rural Newfoundland Life: Unique opportunities to document authentic maritime living.

Return to St. John’s for the night.

Info: Morning to Afternoon:

O’Brien’s Boat Tour: Get ready to capture seabirds, whales, and dramatic cliffs from the water. Darrell will assist with settings and techniques for action and wildlife photography.

Evening:

Photo Sharing & Review Session: Back at the hotel, gather as a group to share images, receive feedback, and learn editing and storytelling techniques from Darrell.

A creative and collaborative evening to celebrate the journey so far.

Info: The final day based in St. John’s takes us on a picture-perfect loop through one of Newfoundland’s most whimsically named and photogenic regions.

Photographic Themes:

Fishing Villages & Harbours: Working boats, textured docks, and locals in action.

Atlantic Vistas: Dramatic skies and endless horizons.

Small Town Soul: Details that tell the story of life in outport Newfoundland.

Info: We begin our second leg of the adventure with a drive to Clarenville, a town that blends scenic beauty with small-town charm.

Photographic Highlights:

Clarenville Coastlines: Mountain backdrops and tranquil waters.

Inland Landscapes: Rolling hills and classic rural Newfoundland scenery.

Hotel: Quality Hotel, Clarenville

Info: A full-day photographic exploration of Trinity Bay and its many coves, cliffs, and charming communities.

Photographic Themes:

Heritage Homes & Fishing Boats

Coastal Reflections & Misty Horizons

Sunlight on the Bay: A masterclass in shooting water and light.

Hotel: Quality Hotel, Clarenville

Info: Get ready for a day of dramatic seascapes, geological marvels, and creative compositions.

Morning to Afternoon:

Tickle Bay Cove: Gentle waters and untouched beauty.

Sea Arch: A natural coastal sculpture, perfect for learning composition and scale.

Evening:

Final Photo Sharing & Reflection Session: Review of the week’s images, storytelling themes, and individual highlights with Darrell.

Hotel: Quality Hotel, Clarenville

Info: Our journey winds down with a reflective drive back to St. John’s.

Afternoon:

Scenic stops for final captures

Farewell thoughts and photo review on the road

Hotel: Holiday Inn St. John’s Airport Hotel

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview, 2 Hill O' Chips, St. John's, Canada